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by Leeroy
Wed May 09, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project
Replies: 50
Views: 6202

Re: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project

Yer theres no rust there.. it was about 3 hours inland from the sea though, which could be a plausible explanation. Im having trouble getting my tacho to work.. There are 8 wires coming out from the speedo/tacho/gauges and only 7 wires on the connection plug.. I followed the 8th wire and it leads to...
by Leeroy
Wed May 09, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project
Replies: 50
Views: 6202

Re: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project

It looks pretty good, what's it like for rust? Fairly good.. I actually just finished scraping back the small amount of rust off the bonnet. You can see the rust I am targeting in the photo of the car on the car trailer. I think there is a like a spec on the roof, might just treat it and dab a frac...
by Leeroy
Wed May 09, 2012 2:33 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project
Replies: 50
Views: 6202

Re: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project

After cleaning and a basic service on my engine i got the beast running! And looking a lot better then before (H) http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii552/Leeroy94/IMG_1189.jpg What i did: Firstly, I covered the carbies with a few rags and then sprayed the engine bay with a hose to get rid of all t...
by Leeroy
Sat May 05, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Cottees' 1980 Chrysler Celeste Lancer LC GT A73M Resto
Replies: 301
Views: 333557

Re: Cottees' 1980 Chrysler Lancer LC GL A73M Resto

Oh ok, well it looks good for a patching job haha did you bog it out or? ahh yer your two tone paint job looks sick though.. So you would recommend getting the round ones? I have seen some for sale on the internet, but will that cause problems with installation if they arent genuine? You wouldnt hav...
by Leeroy
Sat May 05, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Cottees' 1980 Chrysler Celeste Lancer LC GT A73M Resto
Replies: 301
Views: 333557

Re: Cottees' 1980 Chrysler Lancer LC GL A73M Resto

Hey mate, Blue car looks great :D How long did it take you to fix all the rust? Just wondering where did you get your side mirrors? Also i am missing the rear bumpers left 'bend' or part of the bumper, like what your red chrysler lancer is missing in one of the photos.. do you know where i can get o...
by Leeroy
Fri May 04, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project
Replies: 50
Views: 6202

Leeroy's 1980 Lancer A73 resto project

Hey guys, 1980 lancer LC coupe/hatchback Engine: 4g32 1600cc twin solex carburettor Transmission: 5 speed manuel Odometer: 70,500kms Color: Silver The car hasn't been started in 11 years and the interior is in pieces. So it will be a fairly big project. The engine bay needs a serious clean, it even ...